Political Transition in Early Medieval India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2018
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2018_42 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
**Assertion (A):** Turkish invasions on India were successful.
**Reason (R):** There was no political unity in North India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Correct Option: A
Turkish invasions were successful primarily because North India lacked political unity. Fragmented kingdoms like the Chauhans and Gahadavalas failed to form a united front against the centralized Ghorid forces.